Rigger – Digital Domain Vancouver

We are currently seeking a Rigger/Character TD to work alongside our talented crew of riggers at Digital Domain. Assignments will include creating efficient animation controls, setting up cloth and hair dynamics, implementing sophisticated mechanical rigging and applying realistic surface deformations. The role requires strong technical and communication skills, as well as a firm understanding of character design, animation, rigging, tool development, and production workflow. This position requires 2-3 continuous years of production rigging experience and reports to the show’s Rigging Lead.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Generate a variety of realistic creature, hero, digital double, vehicle and prop rigs • Produce custom rigs, implementing a variety of modular components (biped/quadruped limbs, wings, mechanics, etc.) • Develop and maintain realistic facial rigs using a combination of proprietary and third party toolsets • Utilize and extend DD’s existing Python-based rigging tools • Develop utilities to optimize department workflows • Work with the Animation Department to ensure the successful handoff and execution of character rigs, including in-scene troubleshooting and rig optimization • Assist in the design and maintenance of the studio’s rigging pipeline

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